South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his country’s group matches at the World Cup, has died, a government minister has confirmed. Adams, who played his club football for Pretoria side Mamelodi Sundowns, was an unused substitute as South Africa exited the tournament in a last-32 defeat to co-hosts Canada on 28 June.

Read more

South Africa stun Korea to reach knockout phase for the first time

South Africa reached the knockout phase at a World Cup for the first time ⁠when Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike gave them victory against South Korea, who can still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Maseko fired the ball into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa, who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Saturday, on four points behind Group A ‌winners Mexico who beat ⁠the Czech Republic 3-0.

Read more